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Identity Verification 2026

ConfirmID is an identity-verification process that may request biographic and biometric information to confirm a traveler is not on a Secure Flight watch list before permitting checkpoint access.

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Jan 17, 2026

Real id

The REAL ID program is a federal standard for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards that Congress enacted in 2005 and which began being enforced in stages in 2025; by February 1, 2026, the Trans...

Jan 13, 2026

Best real document and identification sites

For trustworthy identity checks and official credentialing, prioritize government-run portals (Login.gov, E-Verify, TSA ConfirmID) for sharing sensitive documents and confirming eligibility, and use e...